Helen's Creamy Garlic String Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with **Helen’s Creamy Garlic String Green Beans**, a luscious and flavorful recipe that transforms simple green beans into a mouthwatering delight. Featuring tender-crisp, blanched green beans tossed in a velvety sauce of garlic-infused heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance of freshness and richness. A hint of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while a blend of butter and olive oil ensures a buttery-yet-light finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Pair it with your favorite roasted meats or serve it alongside hearty pastas for an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s brimming with bold flavor and creamy textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends.

Step 2

Blanch the green beans by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn bright green and start to tenderize. Drain and immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to bubble.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.

Step 7

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss them in the sauce until fully coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately as a side dish to your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(831.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1610.7

Total Fat 143.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 382mg	0%
Sodium 2653.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 41.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1076.6mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1019.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.5%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 9.2%